IDC emphasizes that modern application portfolios require scalable, secure, cloud-ready platforms. Enterprise Linux enables repackaging, replatforming, and refactoring strategies for hybrid cloud and microservices environments. Running Microsoft SQL Server on Linux supports platform consolidation, DevOps integration, containerization, and reduced TCO while maintaining enterprise-grade performance and security. Linux provides deployment flexibility across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, backed by long-term support and ecosystem integration. The result is improved agility, modernization readiness, and infrastructure consistency.

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